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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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The selected projects include 6 vehicle-related technologies and 2 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, as well as new hydropower, heat pump, solar and manufacturing technologies. Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants.

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GM Study Highlights The Increasing Technical Demands on Motors of Increasing Electrification; Bar Wound Stators as Good Present-Day Solution

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moving to an extended range electric vehicle (E-REV) or full battery electric vehicle (BEV) from a mild- or full-hybrid architecture (HEV)—increases the technical demands on motors. Continuous motor duty increases with electrification. Bar winding uses. Increasing electrification—i.e.,

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GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

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seconds; delivers an all-electric range of more than 60 km (37 miles) and an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph); and features combined fuel consumption of less than 2.0 turbocharged 4-cylinder direct-injected gasoline engine with a two-motor, 120 kW hybrid transmission; liquid-cooled 18.4 The electric motors.

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